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"Mississippi News Hub graphic: free cybersecurity training in Vicksburg through MCITy"

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Cybersecurity training comes to Washington Street

"Rust College, MCITy and Cisco are bringing cybersecurity training to MCITy on Washington St. in Vicksburg, in person and online, aimed at 2,186 unfilled Mississippi cybersecurity jobs."

November 10, 2026

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"Another Arrest in the February Homicide Investigation"

"Vicksburg police have arrested Jamarrious Hamilton, 22, on murder and conspiracy charges in the February 11 death of Jaylon Walker, 18, of Hermanville. His bond totals $1,050,000."

November 10, 2026

Whitney McRae, chief of staff of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District

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Whitney McRae named chief of staff of the Corps' Vicksburg District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday that Whitney McRae is the new chief of staff of its Vicksburg District. She joined the district in 2021 and most recently served as its strategic planner.

November 10, 2026

Vicksburg Fire Department graphic announcing smoke alarms in stock, with three firefighters holding boxes of First Alert alarms

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Vicksburg Fire Department has smoke alarms in stock

The Vicksburg Fire Department says smoke alarms are back in stock, and residents can call 601-636-1603 to set up a time for installation.

November 10, 2026

Veterans Day Luncheon flyer from American Legion Post 3

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Veterans Day luncheon at American Legion Post 3 is Wednesday at noon

Veterans and their families are invited to a Veterans Day luncheon at American Legion Post 3 in Vicksburg on Wednesday, November 11 at noon, right after the Rose Garden services.

November 10, 2026

Warren Central sendoff flags and team buses at Viking Stadium

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Warren Central and Vicksburg High get new region maps for 2027

In the MHSAA realignment for 2027-29, Warren Central stays in a smaller Region 2-6A while Vicksburg High moves south to Region 3-5A.

November 10, 2026

Shops along Washington Street in downtown Vicksburg

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30th annual Old Fashioned Christmas Open House returns to downtown Vicksburg on November 29

The Vicksburg Main Street Program hosts the 30th annual Old Fashioned Christmas Open House on Sunday, November 29, from 1 to 5 PM at Crawford Square, with live Christmas music, a Santa visit and a free poinsettia for the first 100 shoppers with a $25 downtown receipt.

November 10, 2026

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Warren County approves nearly $8 million road paving run

Warren County supervisors approved the $7,881,597.44 low bid from Joe McGee Construction to repave worn stretches and pave gravel roads across the county, with work starting in early December.

November 9, 2026

The Warren County Courthouse in Vicksburg, Mississippi

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Vicksburg man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in June Clay Street shooting

Jeremy Wright pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder in the June shooting death of Clarinda Turpin, who identified him before she died. Sentencing is set for December.

November 9, 2026